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POLICYDIVISION4.1 Policy Division deals with matters relating topolicy, Procedures, Organisational set-up & InternalVigilance. It also interfaces with the Ministries,Parliament, CVC and CVOs. During the year,10 Circulars and 15 Office Memorandums havebeen issued. Vigilance clearances have been issuedin 2845 persons’ references received from CVC,MEA, MHA, Cabinet Secretariat, M/o Food &Public Distribution, M/o Information & Technology,Government of Orissa, etc.Focus Areas & Prioritiesfor the Year 2011To improve public confidence and trust, CBI aims toprovide more citizen-focused interaction for buildingan improved trust-based relationship between theCBI and public, improve operational performanceand technical & forensic capabilities. To achievethis, the following focus areas and priorities havebeen identified for the year 2011:1. Improve Public Confidence and Trust.2. Improve Trial Management.3. Improve Operational Performance.4. Maximize Efficiency and improve ServiceDelivery.5. Create a Dynamic Workforce.4.2 XVIII th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THEHEADS OF STATE ACBX/VIGILANCEBUREAUS AND CBI OFFICERS4.2.1 The XVIII th Biennial Conference ofCentral Bureau of Investigation & State Anti-Corruption Bureaux was inaugurated by the Hon’blePrime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh on21.10.2011 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Beforestarting the proceeding, the house paid homage tothose Police personnel who laid their lives in fightingterrorism and left wing extremism on the occasion ofPolice Commemoration Day.4.2.2 Director, CBI referring to the Resolutionsadopted in the XVII th Biennial Conference of 2009highlighted the positive results of the last BiennialConference, such as ratification of UN Conventionagainst Corruption, introduction of the Prevention ofBribery of Foreign Public Officials and Officials ofPublic International Organisations Bill, introductionof Whistle Blowers Bill and grant of financial incentivesto ACB officials in a number of States. He also spokebriefly about the major impediments in anti-corruptionwork like seeking prior sanction under Section 6(A)of DSPE Act to register cases against Officers of therank of Joint Secretaries and above, getting sanctionsfor prosecution, execution of Letters Rogatory anddelays in trials.4.2.3 Hon’ble Minister of State for Personnel,Public Grievances & Pensions, Shri V. Narayanasamy,welcomed the Hon’ble Prime Minister and all thedelegates to the Conference. He mentioned that hostingof this Conference by the CBI is a part of its effortto spearhead a concerted and nationally coordinatedaction against corruption.4.2.4 The Hon’ble Prime Minister congratulatedthe recipients of the President’s Police Medal forDistinguished Service and observed that CBI owes agreat deal of its reputation and professionalism to theirtalents, commitment and sustained hard work. Hon’blePrime Minister termed CBI as a Premier InvestigatingAgency, which sets standards and benchmarks forinvestigation. He laid emphasis on the use of latesttechnology, knowledge and application of global bestpractices in CBI work. He advised that prematurepublicity of cases under investigation harms the causeof justice and it should be desisted. He assured thatGovernment will continue to support efforts of CBIto maintain the highest levels of personal conduct,ensure speedy and timely completion of investigations,40 Annual Report 2011 | Central Bureau of Investigation